PANAI’ IN BUGIS-MAKASSAR CULTURE
Cultural traditions of marriage in South Sulawesi is
not separated values (nilai) to be considered in the
wedding as social status, economic, and cultural
values of each of the families of men and women. In
South Sulawesi, one thing that became typical in the
wedding to be held that money up by the local people
called Panai'. Money Panai 'This is the amount of
money given by the groom (Pengantin Pria) to the
bride (Pengantin wanita) which is a form of
appreciation and respect for the norms of reality and
social strata. Panai money 'is not counted as a
marriage dowry (mahar) but as customary money
but somewhat obliged to the amount agreed to by
both parties and family.
Money Panai' to marry women Bugis-Makassar is
known very expensive. Social strata of women and
education levels usually become standard in the
determination of the amount of money to apply.
Therefore, the bride is a blood descendant
(Keturunan) of blue (royal family Tallo, Gowa or
Bone). the money will rise tens of millions.
Likewise, if the level of education bride is S1, S2, or
a doctor, it will apply the same thing.
The family (father or mother's brother), has an
important influence in decisions regarding
(berhubungan) the amount of money Panai 'and
dowry. Not infrequently, because the issues are
complicated in this case makes loving couples
usually take the final step, namely 'eloped (silariang),
as a shortcut (jalan pintas) to stay together. If the
amount of money demanded rises would be met by
the groom, it will be a prestige (gengsi) (honor) to
the woman's family. Honor in question are taste
award (penghargaan) given by the groom to the
woman he wanted to marry by providing a
magnificent feast (Pesta) for marriage through Panai
money.
Let’s discuss!!
 What do you think about this topic?
 Do you know the history of Panai’?
 What does Panai’ mean?
 What will be treated by the Family if there is a
couple commit Silariang?
 Do you know which culture in Indonesia is the
highest dowry?
 How much is the standard of dowry or Panai’ in
your city?
 Do you agree that now days Panai’ to be prestige?
PANAI’ IN BUGIS-MAKASSAR CULTURE
Cultural traditions of marriage in South Sulawesi is
not separated values (nilai) to be considered in the
wedding as social status, economic, and cultural
values of each of the families of men and women. In
South Sulawesi, one thing that became typical in the
wedding to be held that money up by the local people
called Panai'. Money Panai 'This is the amount of
money given by the groom (Pengantin Pria) to the
bride (Pengantin wanita) which is a form of
appreciation and respect for the norms of reality and
social strata. Panai money 'is not counted as a
marriage dowry (mahar) but as customary money
but somewhat obliged to the amount agreed to by
both parties and family.
Money Panai' to marry women Bugis-Makassar is
known very expensive. Social strata of women and
education levels usually become standard in the
determination of the amount of money to apply.
Therefore, the bride is a blood descendant
(Keturunan) of blue (royal family Tallo, Gowa or
Bone). the money will rise tens of millions.
Likewise, if the level of education bride is S1, S2, or
a doctor, it will apply the same thing.
The family (father or mother's brother), has an
important influence in decisions regarding
(berhubungan) the amount of money Panai 'and
dowry. Not infrequently, because the issues are
complicated in this case makes loving couples
usually take the final step, namely 'eloped (silariang),
as a shortcut (jalan pintas) to stay together. If the
amount of money demanded rises would be met by
the groom, it will be a prestige (gengsi) (honor) to
the woman's family. Honor in question are taste
award (penghargaan) given by the groom to the
woman he wanted to marry by providing a
magnificent feast (Pesta) for marriage through Panai
money.
Let’s discuss!!
 What do you think about this topic?
 Do you know the history of Panai’?
 What does Panai’ mean?
 What will be treated by the Family if there is a
couple commit Silariang?
 Do you know which culture in Indonesia is the
highest dowry?
 How much is the standard of dowry or Panai’ in
your city?
 Do you agree that now days Panai’ to be prestige?